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Wake County Public School System · 2 months ago

Senior Director - Office of Early Learning (Interim)

Cary, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

9+ years exp

Wake County Public School System is focused on providing quality early learning programs for families and children. The Senior Director of the Office of Early Learning will develop, administer, and coordinate programs while ensuring compliance with regulations and establishing a comprehensive plan for early learning services.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, supervises, and monitors district early learning programs and services

Ensures alignment between early learning/pre-k with the district to ensure a PreK-12 system

Manages local, state, and federal budgets

Ensures that special education services, Title I, NC Pre-K, and grant programs meet legal mandates

Collaborates with community partners to ensure quality early learning programming

Develops and maintains long range plan for pre-k classrooms and early learning services

Presents to Board of Education and community partners on early learning programs and services

Coordinates and facilitates professional development for departmental staff

Participates in the completion of required reports and documents for NC Department of Public Instruction

Collaborates with principals in determining program locations in conjunction with facilities and student assignment

Promotes school and community relations with agencies, individuals, and groups within the community regarding early education issues

Assists central office and school staff in problem solving around issues

Represents the school system on local, state, and national levels

Serves on NC Pre-K Board and Wake Up and Read Leadership Team

Oversees the assignment of special education, Title I Pre-K and NC Pre-K students

Provides assistance to administrators, teachers and parents regarding early learning programs

Collaborates with facility planning staff to ensure design and availability of appropriate space/facilities for preschool classrooms, Ready to Learn Centers, and instructional materials

Performs other related duties, as assigned

Qualification

Early childhood knowledgeStateFederal guidelinesFiscal managementMicrosoft OfficeStrategic planningChild development experienceCommunication skillsCoachingPublic relations skillsMentoringRelationship buildingProblem solvingTime management

Required

Comprehensive knowledge of theory and practice of early childhood

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of state and federal guidelines applicable to Title I, NC Pre-K and special education preschool programs

Comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, programs, plans, and organizational relationships of the entire school system

Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Effective time management and organizational skills

Ability to express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing, and organized manner

Ability to communicate effectively in both obtaining and furnishing information

Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with community partners

Interactions may require considerable communication to obtain action, consent, agreement, or approval

Ability to independently resolve problems and to perform effectively in complex work situations

Ability to develop and implement strategic objectives that improve educational outcomes and align with school system mission and goals

Ability to collaborate with and influence others, build trusting relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget

Ability to coach and mentor employees, including providing feedback

Ability to handle highly confidential material

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, attorneys, parents, and the public

Master's degree in education, administration, or related area

Four years of successful teaching experience

Five years of administrative and supervision experience

Five years of experience with fiscal and personnel management

Experience in child development and effective early intervention practices

Hold or be eligible for North Carolina Professional Educator's License in administrative license area of School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist

Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements

Preferred

Experience managing state and federal funds

Strong relationships skills

Experience with childcare licensure

Strong supervisions skills

Strong public relation skills

Company

Wake County Public School System

Wake County Public School System is the largest school system in the state and the 16th largest in the nation, providing preK-12 education.

Founded in 1976

Cary, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.wcpss.net/

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